Books Beyond Barriers

Books Beyond Barriers

Host: Krissy Wright
Categories: Disability and Health
Languages: English

Otago Access Radio
Produced By: OAR FM Dunedin
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Books Beyond Barriers explores the wonders of books, resources, research and insights all about (and for!) the disability community. In each episode, host Krissy Wright, librarian at the CCS Disability Action Library and Information Service, will provide helpful resource recommendations, share gems of information, and sometimes even invite special guests to share their insights. Whether you’re looking for resources on a specific topic, want to learn something new about disability or simply want to hear from people who understand your lived experience, Books Beyond Barriers is here to support you on your journey. Join us as we dive into the diverse stories that make up the disability community and strive to make good information accessible to all!

All Episodes

Books Beyond Barriers - 23-04-2025 - Show 17 - He ain't heavy he's my brother

Published: 23/4/2025 10:30 a.m.

Krissy reviews three books on the topic of nondisabled siblings (Sibs) and their disabled sibling. She talks about this important relationship, what Sibs have to say about their experiences growing up with a disabled sibling and how that has impacted on them as an adult sibling. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz


Books Beyond Barriers - 15-01-2025 - Show 16 - We can't rewind we've gone too far

Published: 15/1/2025 10:30 a.m.

Krissy tells listeners about the electronic resources in the library, how to access them and the benefits of electronic information This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz


Books Beyond Barriers - 01-01-2025 - Show 15 - Words don't come easy to me

Published: 01/1/2025 10:30 a.m.

Krissy interviews 2 members of the Make it Easy/ Kia Māmā Mai team and discusses resources for people with literacy needs. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz


Books Beyond Barriers - 18-12-2024 - Show 14 - We can be heroes

Published: 18/12/2024 10:30 a.m.

This episode Krissy reviews 3 books about disabled people's stories and memoirs. The books included are a memoir written by Australian comedian Adam Hills, a beautiful travel adventure by that Blind Woman Julie Woods, and the life changing and at times harrowing journey of the stuntman for Harry Potter, David Holmes. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz


Books Beyond Barriers - 04-12-2024 - Show 13 - Takin' care of business everyday

Published: 04/12/2024 10:30 a.m.

Krissy interviews Julie Woods aka That Blind Woman about the Business Starters Programme, Julie's radio show Super Starters and talks with Julie about her valuable life experiences. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz